About Me

Hi, I’m new here :) I recently moved to Portland after spending my first few decades in the midwest. I was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa and then moved to Omaha, Nebraska in 2010 to attend college at Creighton University. In exchange for a lot of dollars, time, and energy, I earned a BA of psychology (2014), most of my Masters of Theology (2015—long story), and my doctorate of Occupational Therapy (2018).

In the past six years as an occupational therapist, I have worked alongside some of the best and brightest colleagues and clients. My passion for pediatrics evolved into a love of working with the whole family and facilitating the growth of relationships using the DIR/Floortime model. I hold a level 1 certification in DIR/Floortime from Profectum as well as level 1 sensory integration from the STAR Institute. I took a deep dive into the world of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and use several of the tenants in DBT to support my clients and their families. My current areas of growing interest are Internal Family Systems (IFS) and the Polyvagel Theory. You can usually find me with my nose in a book or calling up a friend of a friend who knows somebody in the field I am learning more about!

It was also during my time in Omaha that I got serious about my yoga practice and completed my 200hr yoga teacher training (2018), certification in children’s yoga (2018), and 300hr yoga teacher training (2021). I have been a yoga instructor and on instructing staff since 2019—one of my very favorite side quests. In early 2020, I received my level II reiki certification as well and have since often incorporated reiki into my yoga practices as well as one-on-one sessions as requested.

I moved to Oregon because it was time—time for a shift, a leap, an adventure, and to bet on me. When I am out of the office, I spend time hanging out with my dog, enjoying all the outdoorsy opportunities of Oregon, cooking something tasty, on my yoga mat, or on a wine/coffee date with friends. I love my work and I am confident in the opportunities to grow and rise together with my unique offerings—so looking forward to connecting!